The average train between Bern and Turnhout takes 13h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Turnhout. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Turnhout. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Turnhout at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Turnhout? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Turnhout station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
Bern to Turnhout train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Turnhout train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Turnhout station.
Book your Bern to Turnhout train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Turnhout is 519.3 km. The road distance is 1,068 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Turnhout via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h.